See our previous blog post on 'The Positivity Toolkit' for more ideas on managing stress levels. 5) Leadership abilities Use every opportunity to lead a work or study group at College; take charge of a project and be open to new responsibilities.
View detailsCareers Employability Welfare Choosing the right course Volunteering Course funding Comparison of overseas qualifications Job search Study Programme Award (SPA) Career Planning Creating and updating CVs and Cover Letters Student Finance advice Progression options Completing application forms Money and debt issues Entry requirements for jobs, training and further study Mock Interviews Hardship Apprenticeships Networking using social media Signposting to other agencies You can book an appointment to speak with a Level 6 qualified careers professional on any of our campuses. As the current situation means we are having to socially distance on site, we have adapted the way we can interact with students.
View detailsThere are many different routes into the industry, so you will be able to find one to suit you and your preferred method of learning, ideally combining a vocational qualification with quality work experience on site. Our partner employers tell us there is a skills shortage at Levels 3, 4 and 5, so if you aim to progress up through these tiers, you’ll be highly employable and always in work; just look at the number of Construction projects in your neighbourhood alone, not to mention in our city centre.
View detailsFinally, according to Forbes magazine, the skills and knowledge gained whilst volunteering may “demonstrate higher levels of capacity, potentially making the volunteer more attractive to and productive for employers.” So give it a try – help your community and your employability skills at the same time.
View detailsOur penultimate Workout of the Week ahead of the summer break is delivered by Sport and Public Services tutor Daniel Millen. The majority of Daniel's time is spent teaching on Level 2 coaching programmes and supporting our scholarship student athletes. He has extensive knowledge of the football industry, playing and coaching to a decent level and this is supplemented by experience delivering physical education in primary schools.
View detailsA lot of bands don’t even get to the point where they make a record. I don’t understand why there’s not the level of encouragement there used to be. I’m not saying it was better in the old days – it’s different. But I think people should be encouraged to be creative.
View detailsOur men’s first team are coached and managed by one of our tutors, Jarrad Ince, who combines teaching with running one of our College’s football teams. Jarrad holds his FA Level 3 (UEFA B license) in Coaching Football and also coaches part time at a Premier League football club. When asked about the upcoming Semi-Final, Jarrad said: “I am so proud of our students, but the hard work doesn’t stop here.
View detailsStudents play football alongside their studies and our team is coached and managed by one of our tutors, Jarrad Ince, who combines teaching with running one of our college’s football teams. Jarrad holds his FA Level 3 (UEFA B license) in Coaching Football and also coaches part time at a Premier League football club. In his post-match interview Jarrad was full of praise for his players and the students from The Sheffield College.
View detailsFrom September, Advanced Learner Loans will be open to people aged 19 and over, who are studying for a level 3 qualification. Previously these had been open to people aged 24 and over. This again will help to widen participation in education.
View details“She has since managed to support other students with their anxiety and stress levels, got a Distinction for every single assignment, delivered with me and another student at the Teaching and Learning Conference to teachers about how to support students with anxiety and has been a model student since day one.
View detailsZara Khalique brightens up our day - During our #didyouknow Design and Visual Arts week we caught up with Zara Khalique, a former pupil turned Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, to talk about her brand ‘Keep it bright’. She took the time to visit our Level 3 Art and Design students completing their end of year projects. Keep It Bright “Keep it Bright is a positivity movement, lifestyle brand and way of living.
View detailsUnder the theme ‘Commonwealth of Kindness’, students were invited to develop ideas that celebrate the values of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 30 students from the Level 3 UAL Creative Media Production and Technology course , took part in a range of digital storytelling workshops, working alongside leading photographers such as Canon Ambassador Clive Booth.
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